Oral History Acquisition: Some Preliminary Considerations.

Pierce, Preston E.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Oral History Acquisition: Some Preliminary Considerations.

Pierce, Preston E.

Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, v5 n2 p67-78 Win 1985-86

Current technological advances make acquiring and producing oral history records easier for librarians. However, they must be aware of practical, philosophical, political, and legal issues involved therein. Preservation formats include (1) audiotape; (2) videotape; (3) disc recordings; (4) film; (5) slides and audiotapes; and (6) microfilm. (CDD)

Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Films, Interviews, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Local History, Media Selection, Microfilm, Oral History, Problems, Slides, Videotape Recordings

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